Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Guildford
Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Service Station Portsmouth Road, Send, GU23 7JY
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ← Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Manor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Delilah Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Ripley Nurseries & Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Next Thing Education Camps School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Distillers Of Surrey Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common
What is Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common's food hygiene rating?
Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common last inspected?
Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Shell Little Waitrose Burnt Common and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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